What is IRON SUCROSE used for?

IRON SUCROSE (brand name Iron Sucrose) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects of IRON SUCROSE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for IRON SUCROSE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is IRON SUCROSE the same as Iron Sucrose?

Iron Sucrose is a brand name for IRON SUCROSE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

IRON SUCROSE

Q: How does IRON SUCROSE work?

IRON SUCROSE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Iron sucrose is an aqueous complex of poly-nuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose. Following intravenous administration, iron sucrose is dissociated into iron and sucrose and the iron is transported as a complex with transferrin to target cells including erythroid precursor cells. The iron in the precursor cells is incorporated into hemoglobin as the cells mature into red blood cells..

Other

Brand names: Iron Sucrose

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Iron sucrose is an aqueous complex of poly-nuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose. Following intravenous administration, iron sucrose is dissociated into iron and sucrose and the iron is transported as a complex with transferrin to target cells including erythroid precursor cells. The iron in the precursor cells is incorporated into hemoglobin as the cells mature into red blood cells.

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Known hypersensitivity to iron sucrose. • Known hypersensitivity to iron sucrose. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity Reactions: Observe for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity during and after iron sucrose administration for at least 30 minutes and until clinically stable following completion of each administration
Only administer iron sucrose when personnel and therapies are immediately available for the treatment of serious hypersensitivity reactions
1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported in patients receiving iron sucrose
Only administer iron sucrose when personnel and therapies are immediately available for the treatment of serious hypersensitivity reactions

Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Abdominal Pain

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → IRON SUCROSE openFDA label JSON → IRON SUCROSE FAERS adverse-event reports → IRON SUCROSE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of IRON SUCROSE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous